General and Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Mehrad Hospita
Abstract
By the late 1870s, surgical practices on both sides of the Atlantic exhibited a remarkably similar success rate. However, a notable distinction persisted between Europe and America: advanced scientific research remained primarily concentrated in established and prestigious hospital centers and universities in Europe, while such institutions were still in developmental stages in the United States. In 1874, the esteemed London surgeon John Erichsen undertook an extensive journey across several major American cities. He was profoundly impressed by his observations, describing the standard of American surgery as exceptionally high. Erichsen noted that both British and American surgeons operated with a commendable scientific rigor.
